"It's comforting to see (police) out here. However, now I don't feel comfortable because (police) were out here, and somebody got shot," added Thomas.

Alonzo Dobson, who sometimes DJ's at VFW events, drove by Sunday morning, after he heard about the shooting. Dobson says the VFW uses its own security, and is aiming to help young people stay off the street.

"They come here and listen to music, enjoy themselves. There is always a lot of food," said Dobson, who says the VFW is usually a safe place.

Hopewell police are asking anyone who may have seen the shooting or any possible altercations that happened inside the VFW hall to call detectives at 804-541-2222.